Origin
Bellevue, WA
Evening in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
7:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Geneva, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
91.4 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geneva, WA
ZongJun Xie
Trip Overview
This 91.4-mile journey from Bellevue, WA to Geneva, WA is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 94% of it on major interstates, making it a straightforward trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, this drive offers a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway within the Pacific Coast region. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning, as there are no recommended stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Bellevue, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 70.2 mi | 1h 22m |
| I 405 | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| Lakeway Drive | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cable Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Terrace Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Way Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 70.2 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Geneva, WA.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
150 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bellevue Way Northeast
4
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
5
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
108th Avenue Northeast
6
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 405
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 5
70 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 253
Toward Lakeway Drive
14
Turn right onto King Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
King Street
15
Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakeway Drive
16
Continue on Terrace Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Terrace Avenue North
17
Continue on Cable Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cable Street
18
Turn right onto Geneva Street
182 ft
·
7 sec
·
Geneva Street
19
Arrive at destination
Geneva Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours and the predominantly highway nature of this drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in the Seattle area, as this will make navigating I-5 and I-405 smoother. Since there are no designated stops, plan your fuel needs accordingly, though the estimated $19 fuel cost suggests it's not a major concern for this 91.4-mile trip. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you merge onto I-5, as that's where the longest continuous stretch of driving occurs.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.7 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Geneva, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bellevue, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellevue, WA
This is one driving day of about 91.4 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bellevue, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 70.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northeast 4th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 405 North: Everett
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.13 one way
$38.26 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| premium | $5.77 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.80 | $5.85 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Geneva, WA
Evening in Geneva on Saturday
Local time
7:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Arlington, WA
46 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
San Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it w...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 85.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part on this route, with 94% of your travel occurring on major interstates like I-5 and I-405. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 70.2 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace. While Lakeway Drive provides a brief departure from the interstate, the overall character is that of a swift, efficient journey primarily on high-speed roads. This means you'll likely experience a smooth and uninterrupted flow for the majority of your time behind the wheel.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bellevue, WA to Geneva, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Vancouver British Columbia along the way.
Vancouver British Columbia
17.2 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 91.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Geneva, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and San Juan Island National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Geneva, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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